Samsung Electronics yesterday broke new ground by crossing the $1 trillion market capitalization threshold, the first Korean company to do so and only the second in Asia following TSMC.
Samsung’s stock performance propelled it from 14th to 12th place in global rankings, according to CompaniesMarketCap data as of February 26, 2026. Belonging to the so-called “$1 trillion club” marks Samsung’s arrival alongside leading global technology companies.
Analysts at Morgan Stanley highlighted that Samsung’s entry into the trillion-dollar valuation club is supported by solid business fundamentals, including rising earnings, improving margins, and ongoing demand for AI-related memory products.
The firm now expects DRAM pricing increases to extend from the second quarter of 2026 through 2027, with an updated price target for Samsung’s shares raised by 18% to W248,000. The outlook is underpinned by Samsung’s leadership in HBM technology and further enhancements in foundry profit margins, suggesting a high degree of confidence in continued revenue and earnings growth.
